Community Coalition is a grassroots organization composed primarily of youth and adult residents of South Los Angeles. We unite the voices of the community to bring about social change. CoCo works on the frontlines of social change to dismantle systemic racism and economic inequity. CoCo focuses on the root causes of problems to create sustainable change that goes beyond short-term solutions.
CoCo has developed three generations of leaders, including youth and adult member residents of South Los Angeles. Their members have improved the physical environments of L.A.’s schools with the highest needs, closed the achievement gap, and won numerous measures that are helping to change the material conditions in South Central.
By involving thousands of community members in issue campaigns, their work ensures that solutions are rooted in both the needs and aspirations of the community. This approach leads to more effective and long-lasting change that can withstand challenges and continue to benefit the community in the future.